"Not bad." Yoshi said.
"However…" Toadsworth said.
"Uh oh…"
"Kirby and MetaKnight are waiting out a one-hour penalty, which means that you guys are officially team number one." Toadsworth said.
"Awesome!"
"Friends Stacey and Tiny Tina utilized the leg's Yield to slow down race rivals CJ and Shaylene, which the dating pair saw as a personally driven choice…"
The girls rushed to the Yield, pulled a picture out of the box and placed it on the board, followed by placing their small picture in the lower right corner of the board.
"We choose to Yield CJ and Shaylene." Stacey said.
"Personal feelings aside, CJ and Shaylene are a strong team." Stacey said (After-Leg). "We needed to try to slow them down."
The dating Sages approached the Yield mat.
"I knew it." CJ said. "Stacey? Are you f—king kidding me? She needs to get over whatever the Hell it is she doesn't like about you."
"Let me ask you about the Yield." Toadsworth said. "Were there any personal feelings behind why you chose to Yield these two?"
"They're a strong team." Stacey said. "Personal feelings had very little to do with it."
"And how do you feel about it?" Toadsworth asked, turning to CJ and Shaylene.
"I felt like it was personally motivated." Shaylene said.
"In the end, it was the girls who came up short..."
Toadsworth and Iris watched as the two teams rushed down the streets of Driftveil near the Plasma House. CJ rushed up the nearby hill, Shaylene riding piggyback. Shortly
behind them were Stacey and Tina. CJ rushed onto the mat and put Shaylene down.
"Welcome to Unova." Iris said.
"Why don't we let this other team in? Come on over, girls." Toadsworth said, as Stacey and Tina reached the top of the hill.
"So close…" Stacey said.
"CJ and Shaylene… You're team number five." Toadsworth said. "Stacey and Tina… I'm sorry to tell you that you're the last team to arrive."
"…but were given a reprieve."
"I'm pleased to tell you, however, that this is a non-elimination leg and you are still in the Amazing Race." Toadsworth said.
"Thank God." Stacey sighed.
"This comes at a price." Toadsworth said. "Next leg, you will be marked for elimination, which means you must arrive first at the Pit Stop, or you will incur a 30-minute penalty."
"Six teams remain… Who will be eliminated next?"
Yoshis sparkle like diamonds ; Girls lose their luster
(The camera races over Driftveil City, flying over the Pokemon World Tournament, the Charizard Bridge and Driftveil Gym before finally stopping in front of the Plasma House.
Outside stands Toadsworth, holding an umbrella as rain falls on the city.)
"This is Driftveil City. And in the northern section of this bustling mining city is this place… the Plasma House. Once home to N, the leader of Team Plasma, this house was the
sixth Pit Stop in a race around the world. Teams arrived here at the end of the last leg for a mandatory rest period. The six teams waiting here have no idea what's in store for
them in the next leg. Can Yoshi and Yoshi Jr hold up their incredibly success? Can former frontrunners CJ and Shaylene climb back to the top? Can Stacey and Tiny Tina make
survive being marked for elimination? And will their Yield choice in the previous leg affect their relationship with CJ and Shaylene?
Yoshi and Yoshi Jr, who were the first to arrive at 1:43 AM, will depart at 1:43 PM."
Yoshi & Yoshi Jr: Father/Son – 1st to Depart / 1:43 PM
"Travel by taxi to Mistralton City and get on a flight for Lumiose City in the Kalos Region. You will find your next clue in front of Professor Sycamore's Lab. You have 100 coins
for this leg of the race."
"From the Pit Stop, teams must make their way back to Mistralton City and get on a flight to fly to Lumiose City, the central hub of the Kalos Region. Once there, they must
head to Professor Sycamore's lab. They will find their next clue sitting on the front lawn." Toadsworth said.
"Awesome. Let's roll!" Yoshi Jr said.
DK & Diddy: Best Friends – 2nd to Depart / 1:48 PM
"Get on a flight for Lumiose City in the Kalos Region." DK read.
"Sweet! More Poke lands!" Diddy said.
Athena & Janey: Engaged – 3rd to Depart / 1:55 PM
"Off to the Kalos Region." Athena said. "Wherever that is."
Kirby & MetaKnight: Friends/Star Warriors – 4th to Depart / 2:13 PM
"(Where to next?)" Kirby asked.
"Lumiose City." MetaKnight said. "Professor… Sycamore's lab."
Yoshi & Yoshi Jr: Father/Son (Mistralton City Airport)
The Yoshis ran into the airport and quickly to the Poke Airlines counter.
"Hi, we're looking to get on a flight to Lumiose City." Yoshi Jr said.
"We have a flight leaving at 3:15 PM, getting into Lumiose City at 7:25 PM." The clerk said.
"We'll take tickets on that please." Yoshi said.
Yoshi & Yoshi Jr: Father/Son – 1st on FLIGHT 1 (Poke Airlines)
"Awesome. Thank you." Yoshi said.
DK & Diddy: Best Friends (Mistralton Airport – Poke Airlines Counter)
"When's your next flight to Lumiose City?" DK asked.
"3:15 PM."
"What time does that arrive in Lumiose?" Diddy asked.
"7:25 PM."
"Non-stop?" DK asked.
"Yes."
"Awesome. We'll take tickets on that please." DK said.
DK & Diddy: Best Friends – 2nd on FLIGHT 1 (Poke Airlines)
"Thanks." Diddy said, grabbing the tickets.
Athena & Janey: Engaged (Mistralton Airport)
The Pandorans rushed into the airport and started scanning the departures board.
"Poke Airlines has a flight leaving at 3:15 PM." Janey said. "Let's try that."
(Poke Airlines)
"Good afternoon, can we get tickets on the 3:15 PM to Lumiose City?" Athena asked.
"I'm sorry, there are no seats left on that flight."
"Darn. What other flights do you have?" Janey asked.
"We have a 4:25 PM flight, connecting through Goldenrod City and arriving in Lumiose City at 9:00 PM."
"Well, that's not great, but most of the other teams will likely be on the same flight, so let's get tickets on that." Athena said.
Athena & Janey: Engaged – 1st on FLIGHT 2 (Poke Airlines)
"So, I guess we're tied with the back of the pack." Janey said.
Kirby & MetaKnight: Friends/Star Warriors (Mistralton Airport)
The Star Warriors walked into the airport and were waved over by the Pandorans.
"Poke Airlines has a flight leaving at 4:25 PM." Athena said. "There's a 3:15 PM, but it's fully booked."
"Okay thanks." MetaKnight said.
(Poke Airlines)
"Can we get tickets on the 4:25 PM? And could we also get on the waiting list for the 3:15 PM?" MetaKnight asked.
"Yes. We can do that."
Kirby & MetaKnight: Friends/Star Warriors – 2nd on FLIGHT 2 / On Standby on FLIGHT 1 (Poke Airlines)
"(Thank you.)" Kirby said.
FLIGHT 1 (Poke Airlines)
The Poke Airlines clerk walked over to where Kirby and MetaKnight were seated with the Pandorans.
"Kirby and MetaKnight? I can check you in now."
Kirby & MetaKnight: Friends & Star Warriors – 3rd on FLIGHT 1
"Crap…" Athena said. "Why didn't we think of that?"
CJ & Shaylene: Dating – 5th to Depart / 2:53 PM
Stacey & Tiny Tina: Friends – Last to Depart / 2:53 PM
"Travel by taxi to Mistralton City and get on a flight for Lumiose City in the Kalos Region." CJ read.
"You will find your next clue in front of Professor Sycamore's Lab. You have 100 coins for this leg of the race." Tina read.
"Going into this leg, we're
marked for elimination because we came in last in the non-elimination leg." Stacey said (Before-Leg). "To say I'm nervous is an understatement."
"It's weird having fallen from the top of the pack to the bottom. All because of a bad flight and a Yield." CJ said (Before-Leg). "We're going to have to push hard to climb back
up. We don't want to go home."
Both teams soon climbed into their cabs. CJ wrapped his arm around Shaylene and kissed her on the forehead.
"I'm sorry about last leg. The stress of potentially losing got to me." CJ said.
"During the last leg, I let the pressure of potentially being eliminated get to me, and I kind of yelled at Shaylene." CJ said (Before-Leg). "Going into this leg, I'm going to try to
be more patient. With both the race and with Shay."
FLIGHT 1 (Poke Airlines) – Departure (Mistralton City) / 3:15 PM
FLIGHT 2 (Poke Airlines) – Departure (Mistralton City) / 4:25 PM
"All six teams are now on flights bound for Lumiose City, Kalos. On the first flight, leaving at 3:15 PM and flying directly to Lumiose City are father-and-son Yoshi & Yoshi Jr,
best friends DK & Diddy and friends/Star Warriors Kirby & MetaKnight.
On the second flight, leaving at 4:25 PM and connecting through Goldenrod City are engaged couple Athena & Janey, friends Stacey & Tiny Tina and dating Sages CJ &
Shaylene." Toadsworth narrated.
A large plane flew toward a thriving metropolis. In the center of town was a tall sparkling building similar in shape to France's famous Eiffel Tower. Forming a circle around the
tower were four smaller city squares, each marked with a small obelisk of varying colors: red, green, yellow, purple and blue. The city itself was structured in a circular shape,
with avenues and buildings going out in every direction, forming a web-like pattern of streets and buildings. The plane touched down at the airport and the lead three teams
rushed outside.
FLIGHT 1 (Poke Airlines) – Arrival (Lumiose City) / 7:25 PM
"Excuse me, where is… Professor Sycamore's lab?" MetaKnight asked.
"It's right here on South Boulevard. Just keep going until you pass Lumiose Transportation Office. It'll be just beyond that on the left, directly across from Vernal Avenue." A
local said.
"Thanks!" Yoshi said, overhearing them. The Yoshis and Star Warriors rushed down the street. The Kongs noticed them and quickly followed suit.
Yoshi & Yoshi Jr / Kirby & MetaKnight / DK & Diddy (Sycamore Pokemon Lab)
The three teams rushed down the street toward a tall, three story, cream-colored building. The windows were accented with green borders, and outside near the edge of the
property, were two Poke Ball statues. Sitting on the front steps was a clue box. The Yoshis reached the box first, followed shortly after by the Kongs and a few seconds later,
the Star Warriors.
"Make your way on foot to Lumiose City Gym." Yoshi read.
"Teams must now make their way to the center of Lumiose City and find the Lumiose City Gym, located inside Prism Tower." The camera cuts to Toadsworth standing in
front of the large Eiffel Tower-like structure. Up close it can be seen that windows line all sides of the building. "Once inside, they will find their clue in the main lobby."
"Let's go!" Jr said.
"We need to find it quickly!" MetaKnight said. The two rushed off, back up South Boulevard, while the Kongs rushed across the street to a building with a red awning. On the
red awning was a Poke Ball symbol. As the Kongs entered the building, they saw a small lounge-like area, a set of double doors in the back wall marked "No Entry" and a
counter with a PC on it. Behind the counter was a nurse with reddish-pink hair, wearing a pink dress and simple hat. The Kongs walked over to the counter.
"Welcome to the Southern Lumiose Pokemon Center." The nurse, Nurse Joy, said.
"We're looking for the Lumiose City Gym." DK said. "Could you point us in the right direction?"
"Yes. The quickest way there would be to follow Vernal Avenue to Centrico Plaza." Nurse Joy said. "You can't miss the gym. It's inside Prism Tower."
"Thanks." DK said, as the rushed out of the center.
(Prism Tower)
The Kongs rushed into the plaza and quickly made their way inside the tower, where they found their clue sitting in the center of the lobby. Next to the clue box were six tabs,
labeled 1 through 6. DK grabbed the clue while Diddy grabbed the tab labeled 1.
"Roadblock… Who's got the mind of a trainer?"
"A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform. In this Roadblock, that team member must complete a challenge directly related to Lumiose City Gym…
The Lumiose Quiz. This quiz, given by Bonnie, the younger sister of Lumiose Gym Leader Clemont, will test racers' knowledge of Pokemon and the world around them. If
racers can answer 5 of the 10 questions correctly, they will be given a Voltage Badge, which they must bring to Kalos Champion Diantha at Café Soleil to receive their next
clue." Toadsworth narrated. "Teams will be provided with a study sheet containing 25 questions. If they fail the quiz, they will have to step aside and study while someone
else steps up. If a racer can manage to study on the short elevator ride, they may be able to earn their clue quickly. Teams who arrive later may also have a chance at
succeeding on their first try, as they may be able to study while other teams are attempting the quiz."
"Um… a quiz about Pokemon?" Diddy said. "I don't think either of us are going to be good at this."
"I've done more Roadblocks than you." DK said. "You take this one."
"Ok." Diddy said. He stepped into one of the nearby elevators. As he rode the elevator, he scanned a piece of paper included in the clue. The elevator stopped a few floors up
and he stepped out into a small, dimly-lit room. Ahead of him was a small podium and beyond that was another elevator. The lights came on, illuminating the room. Standing
behind the other podium was a young girl, no older than probably 8 or 9. She had blonde hair, blue eyes, and wore a brown t-shirt, white fluffy skirt and black legging shorts.
Her hair was tied into a ponytail on the side of her head and she had a black bow on the front of her shirt.
"Welcome to the Lumiose Gym!" She chirped. "Are you ready to take my Pokemon quiz? If you can get it right, you can get a Voltage Badge from my big brother Clemont!"
"As ready as I'll ever be, I guess." Diddy said.
"Going into the Roadblock, I was super nervous." Diddy said (After-Leg). "I know very little about Pokemon. DK and I did a little bit of studying on the chance that we might go
to one of the regions, but not enough that we could take a random trivia quiz."
"Question 1." Bonnie said. "Which Pokemon is the only one to learn Powder? Butterfree, Dustox or Vivillon?"
"Butterfree?" Diddy asked.
"I'm sorry, that's incorrect." Bonnie said.
Yoshi & Yoshi Jr / Kirby & MetaKnight
"(Where is Lumiose Gym?)" Kirby asked a nearby person.
"It's that big tower in the middle of the city."
"Awesome. Thanks." Yoshi Jr said.
(Prism Tower)
The two teams entered the lobby, noticed the clue box and grabbed their clues. The Yoshis grabbed tab 2 and the Star Warriors grabbed tab 3.
"Roadblock… Who's got the mind of a trainer?" MetaKnight read. "Kirby, why don't you do this one?"
"(Ok.)" Kirby said.
"I'll do it, Dad." Jr said.
(Lumiose Gym)
Yoshi Jr and Kirby emerged from the elevator and stepped forward to the podium, where Bonnie and Diddy waited.
"It's first come, first serve." Yoshi Jr said. "So I guess we need to wait until Diddy is done."
"(I guess.)" Kirby said.
"Ok Diddy. Question 4 …" Bonnie said. "How tall is Xatu?"
&nbs
p; "Um… 4 foot… 11 inches?" Diddy guessed.
"That's correct." Bonnie said.
FLIGHT 2 (Poke Airlines) – Arrival (Lumiose City) / 9:00 PM
The trailing three teams rushed out of the airport. CJ and Shaylene quickly ran down South Boulevard.
"Think we should follow them?" Athena asked.
"Probably a good idea." Tina said.
(Sycamore Pokemon Lab)
The three teams rushed forward to the lab, grabbed their clues and quickly ripped them open.
"Make your way on foot to Lumiose City Gym." Stacey read. "The gym's that big tower in the middle of the city. Let's roll!"
Diddy / Yoshi Jr / Kirby (Lumiose Gym)
"Question 7: What Pokemon has the unique ability Toxic Boost?" Bonnie asked.
"Um…. Muk?" Diddy asked.
"I'm sorry. That's incorrect." Bonnie said.
CJ & Shaylene: Dating (Prism Tower)
The dating Sages rushed into the lobby, quickly noticing and grabbing their clue and a tab marked "4".
"Roadblock… Who's got the mind of a trainer?" Shaylene read.
"I've got this one." CJ said.
"Good luck." Shaylene said.
Diddy / Yoshi Jr / Kirby / CJ (Lumiose Gym)
CJ stepped out of the elevator and into the gym, where Yoshi Jr and Kirby were waiting.
"Two teams ahead of us…" CJ thought aloud. "Of course."
"Diddy… Question 10: Who is the Steam Pokemon?" Bonnie asked.
"Um…. I have no idea." Diddy said.
"I'm sorry… You only got 3 correct…" Bonnie said. "Please step aside. Yoshi Jr, you're up."
Stacey & Tiny Tina / Athena & Janey (Prism Tower)
The two teams rushed into the lobby. The Pandorans quickly grabbed tab 5, leaving Stacey and Tina with tab 6.
"Damn…" Stacey said. "Last team…"
"Roadblock… Who's got the mind of a trainer?"
"I'll give it a shot." Janey said.
"Definitely not me." Stacey said.
"You've probably got more of one than I do." Tina said.
"All right, I guess I'll give it a shot." Stacey said.
Diddy / Yoshi Jr / Kirby / CJ / Janey / Stacey (Lumiose Gym)
Stacey and Janey stepped out of the elevator, as Yoshi Jr stepped up for the quiz.
"Question 1: Which Pokemon holds the unique combination of Ice/Ghost?" Bonnie asked.
"Um… No idea." Jr said.
"Froslass…" CJ mumbled.
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